If there’s one trend in the building industry that is taking off, it’s passive house design. This is a design principle that was first envisioned by University of Lund researchers from Sweden back in 1988. Since then, a growing wave of builders have been creating...

Not so long ago, the typical kitchen island matched the cabinets. These days, however, more and more homeowners are choosing to go with a contrasting island. Why? This is a trend that comes from the fashion industry, where color blocking has long been popular. In the...

Over recent months, the lumber industry has been in a bit of a pinch: Production prices have risen across the board while supplies are shrinking due to wildfires and wood-destroying insects. This is coupled with labor shortages and rising wages, all of which has...

For many homeowners, the idea of a major renovation in the fall is intimidating. The holidays are right around the corner and no one wants to be dealing with a half-finished project during this time of the year. However, there are some renovations that are ideally...

Turnkey construction: Could it be the answer to your next building project? Many project managers enjoy turnkey contracts because they streamline the construction process from start to finish. Let’s get started by looking at what a turnkey contract has to offer. After...

No matter where you look in the real estate market — among realtors, builders and other experts — the topic of millennial homebuying habits are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Why? Because this generation is coming of age, which means they’re set to start buying...